2017 FORD TRANSIT service schedule

5. Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir the next few times you drive
your vehicle. If necessary, add enough
prediluted engine coolant to bring the
coolant level to the correct level.
If you have to add more than 1.1 qt (1 L) of
engine coolant per month, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Operating an engine with a low level of
coolant can result in engine overheating
and possible engine damage.
Note: During normal vehicle operation, the
coolant may change color from orange to
pink or light red. As long as the coolant is
clear and uncontaminated, this color change
does not indicate the coolant has degraded
nor does it require the coolant to be drained,
the system to be flushed, or the coolant to
be replaced.
Note: In case of emergency, you can add a
large amount of water without coolant in
order to reach a vehicle service location.
Water alone, without coolant, can cause
engine damage from corrosion, overheating
or freezing. When you reach a service
location, you must have the cooling system
drained and refilled with prediluted coolant
approved to the correct specification. See
Capacities and Specifications (page 281).
Do not use the following as a coolant
substitute:
• Alcohol.
• Methanol.
• Brine.
• Any coolant mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.
Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine
damage from overheating or freezing.
Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to
the coolant. These can be harmful and
compromise the corrosion protection of
the coolant. Recycled Coolant
We do not recommend the use of recycled
coolant as an approved recycling process
is not yet available.
Dispose of used engine coolant in an
appropriate manner. Follow your
community's regulations and standards
for recycling and disposing of automotive
fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•
It may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60%
provides improved freeze point
protection. Coolant concentrations
above 60% decrease the overheat
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• You can decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• Coolant concentrations below 40%
decrease the freeze and corrosion
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. Add
prediluted coolant approved to the correct
specification. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 281).
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of crash and injury,
be prepared that the vehicle speed
may reduce and the vehicle may not
be able to accelerate with full power until
the coolant temperature reduces. If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power.
In order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no need
to pull off the road. You can continue to
drive your vehicle.
The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following: 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. After
several minutes, if the temperature
does not drop, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 427). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, if the transmission slips, shifts
slowly or if you notice a sign of leaking
fluid, contact an authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
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Capacity
Item
9.5 fl oz (280 ml)
Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capa-
city, vehicles with rear heating, ventilation and air
conditioning
5.4 fl oz (160 ml)
Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capa-
city, vehicles without rear heating, ventilation and
air conditioning
1 Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter at the correct service interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 427).
2 For complete refill of limited slip differential, add 4.0 fl oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction
Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A.
Note: Ford rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless
you submerge the axle in water.
Adding Engine Oil Quantity
1.0 qt (0.9 L)
The quantity of engine oil required to raise
the indicated level on the dipstick from
minimum to maximum. Specifications
We recommend that you use Motorcraft
oil and fluids for your vehicle. Only use
fluid that meets Ford specifications.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C946-A
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(U.S.)
Huile moteur synthétique Motorcraft® (Canada)
XO-5W30-QFS (U.S.)
CXO-5W30-LFS12 (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D2
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
(U.S.)
Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué orange Motorcraft®
(Canada)
VC-3DIL-B
(U.S.)
CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
WSS-M6C65-A2
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
(U.S.)
Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LV
Motorcraft®
(Canada)
PM-20 (U.S. & Canada)
MERCON® LV
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
(U.S.)
WSS-M2C938-A
Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV Motorcraft®
(Canada)
XT-10-QLVC
(U.S.)
CXT-10-LV12 (Canada)
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If you are unable to find an engine oil that
meets the specifications defined by
WSS-M2C946-A, it is acceptable to use a
SAE 5W-30 engine oil that meets API SN
requirements and displays the API
Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Note:
Do not use more than 1.1 qt (1 L) of
the alternative engine oil between
scheduled service intervals.
Using oil and fluids that do not meet the
defined specification and viscosity grade
may lead to:
• Component damage which may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance. •
Reduced fuel economy.
• Degraded brake performance.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.7L WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant
system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. Only qualified
personnel should service the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Opening
the air conditioning refrigerant system can
cause personal injury. Capacities
Capacity
Item
6 qt (5.7 L)
Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
5.5 qt (5.2 L)
Engine oil fill capacity excluding the oil filter.
16.4 qt (15.5 L)
Engine coolant fill capacity, vehicles with an auxiliary
heater.
14.9 qt (14.1 L)
Engine coolant fill capacity, vehicles without an
auxiliary heater.
13.1 qt (12.4 L)
Automatic transmission fluid fill capacity. 1
2.9 qt (2.72 L)
Rear axle fluid fill capacity (limited slip differential).
2
3.0 qt (2.84 L)
Rear axle fluid fill capacity (conventional differen-
tial).
4.0 fl oz (118 ml)
Rear axle friction modifier.
25.1 gal (95 L)
Fuel tank fill capacity.
4.8 qt (4.5 L)
Washer system fill capacity.
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Capacity
Item
2.45 lb (1.11 kg)
Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity.
9.5 fl oz (280 ml)
Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capa-
city.
1 Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter at the correct service interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 427).
2 For complete refill of limited slip differential, add 4.0 fl oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction
Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A.
Note: Ford rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless
you submerge the axle in water.
Adding Engine Oil Quantity
1.0 qt (0.9 L)
The quantity of engine oil required to raise
the indicated level on the dipstick from
minimum to maximum. Specifications
We recommend that you use Motorcraft
oil and fluids for your vehicle. Only use
fluid that meets Ford specifications.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C945-A
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(U.S.)
Huile moteur synthétique SAE 5W-20 Motorcraft® (Canada)
XO-5W20-QFS (U.S.)
CXO-5W20-LFS12 (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D2
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
(U.S.)
Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué orange Motorcraft®
(Canada)
VC-3DIL-B
(U.S.)
CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
WSS-M6C65-A2
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
(U.S.)
Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LV
Motorcraft®
(Canada)
PM-20 (U.S. & Canada)
MERCON® LV
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
(U.S.)
WSS-M2C938-A
Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV Motorcraft®
(Canada)
XT-10-QLVC
(U.S.)
CXT-10-LV12 (Canada)
WSS-M2C942-A
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear
Lubricant
(U.S.)
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Specification
Name
Huile synthétique de haute qualité pour engrenage hypoïde SAE
75W-85 (Canada)
XY-75W85-QL (U.S. & Canada)
EST-M2C118-A
Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier
(U.S. & Canada)
XL-3 (U.S.)
CXL-3 (Canada)
WSS-M14P19-A
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with
Bitterant
(U.S.)
Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motorcraft® (Canada)
ZC-32-B2 (U.S.)
CXC-37-A/B/D/F (Canada)
WSH-M17B19-A
Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant
(U.S.)
Frigorigène R-134a Motorcraft® (Canada)
YN-19 (U.S.)
CYN-16-R (Canada)
WSH-M1C231-B
Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil
(U.S.)
Huile PAG pour compresseur frigorifique Motorcraft® (Canada)
YN-12-D (U.S. & Canada)
ESA-M1C75-B
Premium Long-Life Grease
(U.S. & Canada)
XG-1-E1 (U.S. & Canada)
Motor oils of the recommended viscosity
grade that meet API SN requirements and
display the API Certification Mark for
gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do
not use oil labeled with API SN service
category unless the label also displays the
API certification mark.
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® LV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® LV transmission fluid. An oil that displays this symbol conforms
to current engine, emission system and
fuel economy performance standards of
the International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
If you are unable to find an engine oil that
meets the specifications defined by
WSS-M2C945-A, it is acceptable to use a
SAE 5W20 engine oil that meets API SN
requirements and displays the API
Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Note:
Do not use more than
1.1 qt (1 L) of
the alternative engine oil between
scheduled service intervals.
Using oil and fluids that do not meet the
defined specification and viscosity grade
may lead to:
• Component damage which may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
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Capacity
Item
9.5 fl oz (280 ml)
Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capa-
city, vehicles with rear heating, ventilation and air
conditioning
5.4 fl oz (160 ml)
Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capa-
city, vehicles without rear heating, ventilation and
air conditioning
1 Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter at the correct service interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 427).
2 For complete refill of limited slip differential, add 4.0 fl oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction
Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A.
Note: Ford rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless
you submerge the axle in water.
Adding Engine Oil Quantity
2.6 qt (2.5 L)
The quantity of engine oil required to raise
the indicated level on the dipstick from
minimum to maximum. Specifications
We recommend that you use Motorcraft
oil and fluids for your vehicle. Only use
fluid that meets Ford specifications.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C171-E
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil
(U.S.)
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-40 Huile synthétique pour moteur diesel
(Canada)
XO-5W40-5QSD
(U.S. & Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D2
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
(U.S.)
Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué orange Motorcraft®
(Canada)
VC-3DIL-B
(U.S.)
CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
WSS-M6C65-A2
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
(U.S.)
Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LV
Motorcraft®
(Canada)
PM-20 (U.S. & Canada)
MERCON® LV
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
(U.S.)
WSS-M2C938-A
Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV Motorcraft®
(Canada)
XT-10-QLVC
(U.S.)
CXT-10-LV12 (Canada)
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If you are unable to find an engine oil that
meets the specification defined by
WSS-M2C171-E, it is acceptable to use a
SAE 5W-40 engine oil that meets API SN
requirements and displays the API
Certification Mark for diesel engines.
Note:
Do not use more than 1.1 qt (1 L) of
the alternative engine oil between
scheduled service intervals.
Using oil and fluids that do not meet the
defined specification and viscosity grade
may lead to:
• Component damage which may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Degraded brake performance.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Alternative Oil Viscosity The use of correct oil viscosities is
important for satisfactory operation.
Determine which oil viscosity best suits the
temperature range you expect to
encounter for the next service interval from
the SAE viscosity grade chart. Note:
For the use of biodiesel fuel (B6 –
B20), use SAE 5W-40 API CJ-4.
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